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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,533.32, 35,227.38 and 14,916.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,533.32, 35,227.38 and 14,916.92 is: 20,580.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,533.32 : 35,227.38 = 14,916.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,533.32/35,227.38 = 14,916.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,533.32x = 35,227.38 × 14,916.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,533.32x = 525,484,009.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,484,009.27/25,533.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,580.32

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